Play (David Banner song)

"Play" is the second single released by rapper David Banner from his fourth studio album Certified. It was produced by Mr. Collipark.

"Play"
Single by David Banner
from the album Certified
ReleasedJuly 7, 2005[1]
Recorded2004
GenreSouthern hip hop, snap, dirty rap
Length3:50
LabelUniversal
Songwriter(s)David Banner
Producer(s)Mr. Collipark
David Banner singles chronology
"Ain't Got Nothing"
(2005)		 "Play"
(2005)		 "Touching"
(2005)

Released in 2005, the single peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining his sole top 10 hit and his best-performing single. "Play" remains David Banner's most successful and best-selling single to date, receiving the RIAA certification for Gold-level sales.

An alternate version, entitled the "Canadian Mix", features Kardinal Offishall and Solitair and appears on the single.

Track listing
  1. "Play" (edited album version)
  2. "Play" (explicit album version)
  3. "Ain't Got Nothing" (Canadian mix, feat. Kardinal Offishall and Solitair)
  4. "Play" (BET version, video)

Chart positions
Chart (2005-2006) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 7
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] 5
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[4] 3
US Pop 100 (Billboard) 27

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[5] Gold 500,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. AOL.com - Play by David Banner
  2. "David Banner Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  3. "David Banner Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  4. "David Banner Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  5. "American single certifications – David Banner – Play". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 


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